EFCC Storms Four Illegal Lithium Processing Plants, Arrests 14 Chinese, Nigerian In Ogun

Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 14 Chinese national, and one Nigerian at four illegal lithium processing plants in the Ogere area of Ogun State.

The suspects were arrested on Friday, October 23, 2026, following credible intelligence and surveillance, the Commission stated in its Facebook account.

According to the Agency, upon their arrest, bags of lithium rocks, 18 mobile devices, four computer laptops, two decoders, a television remote control, and a trailer truck were recovered from the suspects.

The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.